After a comprehensive win against Mumbai Indians (MI) last evening, Delhi Capitals (DC) are back in action as they go up against a team desperately in need of a turnaround. RCB are coming into this encounter on the back of three consecutive losses, and they can’t afford many more slip-ups with the race for the top three spots heating up.
The Bengaluru-based team hasn’t enjoyed the home leg of the competition, suffering a hat-trick of losses at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after starting their campaign with back-to-back wins in Vadodara. Today is their last chance at redemption before the tournament moves to Lucknow for the next round of matches. A win is crucial for them to stay alive in the playoff race.
Match Details: RCB vs DC
- Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2025
- Date & Time: February 28, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports
Pitch Report & Venue Stats: RCB vs DC
Ground Dimensions: 54m and 61m square boundaries, 69m straight boundary.
Pitch Type: Sporting pitch with some assistance for pacers.
Average 1st Innings Score: 150 runs.
Chasing Record:
The chasing side has won 5 out of 7 games at this venue in WPL 2025.
Pace vs Spin at Bengaluru in WPL 2025:
| Type | Wickets | Matches | Best | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 46 | 7 | 4/25 | 7.50 | 19.1 |
| Spinners | 39 | 7 | 4/15 | 7.93 | 17.8 |
Probable XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Smriti Mandhana (C)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Ellyse Perry
- Raghavi Bist
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Kanika Ahuja
- Georgia Wareham
- Sneh Rana
- Kim Garth
- Ekta Bisht
- Renuka Thakur
Delhi Capitals
- Meg Lanning (C)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Marizanne Kapp
- Alice Capsey
- Jess Jonassen
- Annabel Sutherland
- Taniya Bhatia (WK)
- Shikha Pandey
- Radha Yadav
- Poonam Yadav
RCB vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Wicketkeepers
- Richa Ghosh (RCB) – Aggressive wicketkeeper-batter who likes to take on the bowling. Safe with gloves.
Batters
- Jemimah Rodrigues (DC) – The anchor of the Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup, has played some solid knocks this season.
- Shafali Verma (DC) – A destructive opener who provides explosive starts. Has batted well this season.
All-Rounders
- Ellyse Perry (RCB) (C/VC) – RCB’s most consistent performer. Scores of 57, 7*, 81, 90*, and 0 this season. Also contributes with the ball.
- Georgia Wareham (RCB) – A quality all-rounder who strikes the ball well and bowls her full quota of overs. Safe fielder.
- Annabel Sutherland (DC) (C/VC) – A complete package with bat and ball. Very effective in the field as well.
- Marizanne Kapp (DC) – Swings the new ball and can be a game-changer in the middle order.
- Shikha Pandey (DC) – Has 7 wickets in 6 games this season, known for her disciplined bowling in powerplays.
- Sneh Rana (RCB) – Experienced off-spinner, provides crucial breakthroughs and controls the game well.
Bowlers
- Renuka Singh Thakur (RCB) – Joint-leading wicket-taker this season with 9 wickets in 5 games. Swings the ball both ways.
- Jess Jonassen (DC) (C/VC) – Has 9 wickets in 5 games and bats in the top four, making her a great fantasy pick.
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices: RCB vs DC
- Ellyse Perry (RCB) – Consistent with the bat, also bowls crucial overs.
- Jess Jonassen (DC) – Top-order batter and key wicket-taker.
- Annabel Sutherland (DC) – Provides all-round value with bat, ball, and fielding.
